ENGINE RUN & Engine Servicing On Massive Caterpillar Marine Diesels - Ep 113 -

[@ShipHappensUK]

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[@duaneayers6117]

U are very lucky to have a wife like Gemma. She's a very hard worker and she doesn't like to do things twice. Which is a good thing.

[@jamesa7506]

👍

[@glennboyd939]

You forgot to prime the filter by filling it before fitting. My mistake, was fuel filters with a manual primer and bleeder.

[@allanwinter4991]

As a retired marine engineer I can only stress how important the oil and filter changes are at the required hours. Well done you two!

[@brian.7966]

wrong.

[@GUCR44]

I agree!

[@CanandianPeriod]

@@brian.7966 Allen is correct but Caterpillar calls it "service meter units" depending on the engine it could be 250 SMU, 500 SMU. also recommended oil samples taken at 250 SMU.

[@mrwolf9335]

@@brian.7966 clearly not my dads old volvo almost made a million miles the rot killed it in the end the engine was still mint and i can only put it down to his excessive maintenance routine

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Bypass filters. Yes it’s my cracked record but they worked amazingly well when we added them to mobile earth moving plant during 1980s. We chickened out after extending the oil change hours by 10x. The oil still tested perfectly good but we decided to change in anyway.

[@ShipHappensUK]

The amount of comments I'm getting about writing the date on the filers is unreal! If you pay attention at 11:34 you will see that is exactly what I do!!!!

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Besides on the filters, it's common to keep a maintenance logbook. That's the primary, centralized set of records. The date and hours on the filter just lets you know someone didn't accidentally miss a logbook entry.

[@BumblingSailor]

Don't forget to write the date on the filters so you know when they were changed 😉

[@ShipHappensUK]

@@BumblingSailor eerrrmmmm 🤣🤣

[@waynehelsel3949]

I see that but u should put engine hours on also

[@waynehelsel3949]

We had a service man on one job and a fleet of rentals earth moving , the head maintenance set home up with a board for oil changes and we ordered in kits for different services 250 hr , 500 hr ect , bulk oils and lube truck , the serviceman was going around changing the filters and just topping up oils , anyway cat had a service man out and caught him ,did not go over very good at all

[@lesleyhodgson9799]

You two have just made my day. My husband and I sailed around the Atlantic for several years on two different sailboats. I had a special love for my 3 engines. One 2 cylinder generator, a 3 cylinder diesel and a 6 cylinder Lehman. I loved my time taking care of them. We had many adventures. Blocked fuel filters; injector pump failure which diluted the oil in the sump; am oil pressure plug that blew while motoring into Inverness. I caught the oil in a jug and kept pouring it back into the oil filler until we were able to stop. One thing I learned was you can never have too many filters of of any kind on board. Now, at 81, I am enjoying your rebuild of this beautiful lady. I love your posts and the humor and caring you both show for each other. Best wishes and all the success you need, from an old Sea Dog lady.😊

[@dhooter]

Baldwin are excellent filters. Wix are also just as good as Cat. No worries at all using either. They are fleet filters.

[@daniellawson9302]

Well done you two! As a diesel mechanic who has worked on Cats before, it's good to see that you opted to change the oil as well as the filters. Prelubing the filters is a good decision and will keep the bearings oiled on the first startup. I'd have filled the fuel filters as well. It would have saved you time pumping the hand primer. I've changed many filters on Cats and have NEVER seen a filter that dirty! I serviced a fleet of trucks that used Cat engines, so I've seen my share. Also, the Baldwin filters you used for the fuel filters (B907) are very good filters and are a good substitute for the Cat filters. I've used them myself and found them to be one of the better filters. A check of the fuel injectors might solve the miss though after seeing that filter, would be a sound thing to do. If you do HAVE to replace one or more, I'd suggest getting remanufactured injectors from Cat to insure the best quality of the rebuild. I've been following your build for a while now and love the work you've done in the bow and can't wait to see your ship sail out of that mudhole!

[@quarlow1215]

Yeah that was a good call Gemma. Why spend that much on filters and then run dirty oil through them. I was yelling at Simon not to. Lol. I agree on the injectors. It very well could be that. I had that problem on my highway tractor and it was one of the injectors plug partially. Also look into having those air filters washed. It saves a ton of money and since it's not a high dust environment it may be a good option for you.

[@Davidcallard]

Me too! The engines sounded absolutely 💯!

[@ianbartelmez4720]

Have you seen the new announcement that CAT is offering reman engines again??. We have several 3406E and C15, C-15 that this opens a world of possibilities for! Me as a C-16 operator am hoping.

[@dieseljett1]

​@@ianbartelmez4720 Cat has always offered remanufactured engines. The upcoming program is for "New" engines

[@ianbartelmez4720]

@The Slowist not for a few years, try getting a 3406E... until now. It's been part of the emissions scam.

[@dalejohnson3520]

Not just writing the date on the filter, but,keeping a good engine log with all the maintenance information and running information is essential for proper maintenance, safety, and repairs.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

They are a couple of very nice engines

[@scottduffy6654]

They should scrap that boat and sell the engines to get anything back, I fear this boat is beyond saving unless they drag it out of water to see what’s happening with the keel

[@wayne1959]

they sound great guys. There's 2 things i noticed today, and i mention them after 40+ years owning and operating caterpillar machinery, I noticed what i thought to be the port engine oil was grey looking in colour and I'm concerned you might have some coolant leaking into the sump. Cat engines along with Cummins ones are very susceptible to electrolysis through bad coolant condition and from having corroded fittings in the water system. The cyl liners are first to go as they are the highest friction points and are fully surrounded by coolant and this can allow small amounts to enter the sump by way of small pin sized corrosion holes that develop. If I'm wrong here, and i hope i am, i still strongly suggest you change and flush the engine coolants and recharge with mix to factory specs each couple of years. The second issue i saw was the black sludge in your fuel filters and there's little doubt that this is caused by diesel tank fungus. This menace grown in stationary fuel tanks usually right between the water and fuel line in old tanks that have attracted condensation over time and don't have motion to inhibit the growth. Its terrible rubbish for fuel systems right from the filters to the injectors and i was surprised that the engines weren't running a primary water separate filter then the secondary factory one because boats are notorious for having fungus troubles. There are several treatments available as additives to the tanks and a chat with some of your local trawlermen or machinery hire companies should steer you to something suitable for your local conditions. Sorry for the essay but i thought it important to mention just in case a small issue escalates into a major and expensive engine drama for my fav KZbin boaties..

[@Graham19951]

Looked like water in that oil.I would have run them up before i serviced it. Seemed a shame to put that crap through new filters. Interesting about the oil price £130 quid a can from shell where I live . Was paying £47 before covid. Definatly getting screwed.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Absolutely, I personally wouldn't have started them before removing injectors and turning over to check no water in bores and used a borescope, but they were lucky.

[@Graham19951]

Old news now, but thirty odd years ago the entire fishing fleet broke down. The cause was fuel bug, so bad that filters were blocked solid after a few hours. The fuel company blamed something called Cat Cracking ??? and had engineers clean boats tanks fuel systems and in some cases have fuel pumps overhauled. We got over it in the end but it was a big problem. A few years back I discovered an interesting product, Texaco fuel addative. The difference with this one is it actually worked. At the time we were fishing in a way that was like a taxi run same every day. My fuel went from 200 ltrs a day to 150. It cost very little and unlike some you only needed a small amount.I bought all I could get, but suddenly it disappeared from sight never to be seen again. I supose when you sell fuel you dont want to stop people buying it. I tried others but waste of money.

[@Eduard-bj6ni]

Danke!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much xx

[@howardrsims]

After seeing that fuel filter, I cannot imagine what the inside of the fuel tank looks like.

[@Jim.Thunda]

Polishing the fuel from the tank is essential, and he needs Diesel Power In the tanks because he has a fuel bug problem.

[@brianwright3650]

I would keep an eye on Symba...the gray oil I saw could indicate water/coolant intrusion into the oil. Good job...maintenance is key

[@inspect2142]

Agreed! As soon as I saw that color I said there is more going on there that is allowing water to mix into the oil.

[@mikeweaver6242]

I totally agree , keep a eye on pressure , temp etc , she sounds a wee bit sick , but I've not had any experience in marine cats , only heavy earthmoving . But still the same. Easy way is to pressure test for carbon monoxide leakage in radiator/heat exchanger.

[@dhooter]

​@@mikeweaver6242 Not much difference in Marine Cat and land Cats. Cooling system is different but all in all same engines

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Yeah, I was surprised you guys (or, for that matter, the other diesel users who have commented on other stuff above) didn't comment on the colour of the oil .

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Yes.... I agree... I was expecting black....any grey colour is a warning of some naughtiness going on.

[@billmoran3812]

Baldwin makes good filters. I’ve used them many times. One thing I admire in your engine room is the pipe railing around each engine. This is a feature many larger ships have and it saves injuries from happening when you are working around the engine while underway. You will appreciate the ability to brace against that rail and to hold on while the boat moves.

[@RB-wl7ct]

What a grand sound from those engines. Love it. Misfire or not.

[@todddunn945]

I love your can do attitude. If someone else can do it, you can too. I also liked Simon's determiner for how well a job was done. Fewer parts left over equals a better job. Fantastic.

[@keithchessun5085]

Might be worth putting water separators in each fuel line. The suggestion on spare filters is a good idea. Our boat had twin RR eagles and in rough weather with the crap and water in the tanks stirred up, one engine would suffer from stavation and, nearly alway, the other would follow shortly after. These were new tank as well.

[@timbrocklehurst875]

Water separators would be a very good idea

[@easternsuneasternsun171]

Fuel polishing system

[@stevenjohns1322]

Them cats certainly know how to purrrr, bet you can’t wait till you get to hear them roar 😊👍

[@svflapjack8770]

Port engines is a bit smokey. It was the one with the dirty filter? It also didn’t pump up as high as the starboard engine. Maybe an issue with the fuelling system ? Well done.

[@p3512at]

Gemma, when starting to thread anything always turn the object (filter) backwards until you feel the thread drop in, then turn forwards. This prevents cross threading.

[@davidantill6949]

Thanks. I never knew that. Live and learn! 😄

[@lauralake7430]

I have waited my whole life for this advice!

[@julianchambers8372]

Hi, I`ve worked on many diesels and the CATs are very rugged. However the smoke may just be down to dirty fuel or fuel bug. It may also be a sticking valve by the look of the oil it seemed like it had water contamination. This could be head gasket etc. I would before getting the spanners into it keep running them at least every week to see if you get any signs. This will also give them time to free of and burn off any condensation dribbling injectors etc. Another tip seeing as you have got plenty of time is the filters may stand a wash but make sure they are completely dry before re fitting. Oh another tip is get 25ltr of fresh diesel and put some good qualty 2 stroke oil in for a run up this will help free of and lub injector pump and injectors. It may smoke a little but should be ok but don`t over do the oil. I hope this helps.

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

I absolutely agree on this. Diesel's are made to be ran on a regular basis. If they sit for a long duration, one will get.oil burning, and fuel issues. However! About 99% of the time, one can clear this up with some.good duration running.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

My recently rebuilt Fiat diesel had carbon clogged top end with oil control piston rings packed with carbon. However, the bores, pistons, bottom end and cam bearings are as good as new so all left unchanged. Its life was very careful driving with (thankfully) regular oil changes. The top end carbon clogging was biblical. Diesels need to be worked. Treat them right and all will be well.

[@davidoldboy5425]

White smoke water, black smoke burning oil (internals),

[@walterspouse6772]

Next time you change the oil take a oil sample and send it to cat. That way you will know the condition on the engine. example fuel in the oil , iternal metal wear,antifreeze ,blow bye from rings. In the furture consider adding fuel water seperators. Good luck to you enjoy the channel.

[@davidvivian596]

I love Gemma's logic about the alignment of the CAT Logo being the way to determine the correct torque setting of the oil filter! Absolutely no need to buy a torque wrench.🤣🤣

[@jakerademacher4258]

As a heavy equipment mechanic for 45 yrs. Retired now, always lubricate the filter seal with the product that it will be filtering, fuel to fuel, oil to oil, trans. fluid to trans. fluid etc..., it introduces the seal to the fluid to be filtered and seals better

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

Hi Simon and Gemma Keep a spare set of filters on the boat, as when you need them there not in stock. Gemma own oil bath lol 😁

[@rayboucher479]

Hole is usually it is the other way around ! As for the valve handle or switch I like the handle to indicate like flow in a pipe ie handle across the pipe indicates closed. In this case if the power went up a vertical line through the handle the handle in the horizontal position would be off and in the vertical position on. Just like a two way light switch up is on and down is off.

[@fosterkennel649]

Wonderful progress. Those cats sound beautiful.

[@IkeBrider]

Water pump pliers are the daddy for removing filters. My goto tool every time!

[@davidflamee]

Good work. Glad that you opted for an oil change, the engines sound really happy. More great progress.

[@richardmessenger9474]

I worked on a lot of cat dozers over the years as well as other heavy earthmoving plant working in filthy conditions and have to say that filter looks like it's never been changed in years...👍👍

[@ShipHappensUK]

They definitely haven't, the boat hasn't moved since 2015 so god knows how old they are!

[@customfreak81]

A good tip for filling the filters is to transfer the fresh oil into a jug or a smaller bottle first, makes it much easier to pour into the filter so less chance of covering it in oil and making it difficult to fit.

[@kevinrh15000]

That was brilliant to hear those engines running. It's a sound I remember so well from when John had Sarinda. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up hearing it again.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done you two loved the sound of those engines there is a lot of pulling power there

[@mrwolf9335]

Yay more cat love. The diesel looked a bit rank no wonder the pressure was low given the age of the fuel, tanks etc and lack of love over the years it woul be good to drop some atf in the fuel filters as well i would definitely recommend fitting some racore filters and a fuel polishing system. Great to see those dormant beasts getting a good servicing and run up

[@mikewilson631]

There was an issue in the UK a decade or so ago of fungal growth in diesel. Definitely need to check the stuff in the tank.

[@mrwolf9335]

@@mikewilson631 its still an issue for contaminated fuel systems there is an additive you can chuck in the tank to clean up the biological growth. I suspect giving Simons track record that the whole fuel system will get overhauled and definitely a full tank clean if they pass a thickness test and if they dont there will have to be some shiny new ones installed

[@4437RR]

Water separators (Raycor) are essential. Also read up on fuel polishing so you can reclaim that old fuel and preclude contamination issues. Some plumbing mods now will save $£€ in the future, and engine failures when rough seas mix up your fuel.

[@stephenjsmart4758]

It's great to watch you both especially the misses getting your hand dirty ,and to see how much work you have both done, I'll keep watching ,cant wait to see your vessel up and running

[@TheByard]

Glad you followed through with the oil change, the best thing in your favor is those engines are designed to run all day every day. Plus being in an engine room the air filters are not sucking in road or quarry dust. When you start filling in a ships logbook every day, you can note filter numbers and change date there to have an easy reference to hand. Well done both of you.

[@4437RR]

Amen on the need for log book(s) to record intervals, part #s and quantities of fluids, etc. Log also systems #s etc. for that time when there are no spares and replacements are needed.

[@dwaynentinabunt1200]

A smart woman! Learn your boat. It may save 2 lives or more. God forbid he's out cold and you have to make the repairs. You have the right attitude. US Navy submarines have multi cross trained every crew member for that exact reason for nearly a century. Food for thought.

[@johnnorth9355]

Bloody hell it's starting to look like a proper boat. Well done you two !

[@rogersillence5798]

As a mechanic of nearly 30 years I've done a bit of work on big diesels, in boats. I found when there is smoke and a slight misfire it's normally an injector issue, especially if they haven't been used much. It would be a good idea to remove all the injectors and send them off for refurbishment. You'll be amazed at what a difference it can make. You guys are doing an awesome job, keep up the good work.

[@aquious953]

It's a good idea to put an anti-algie (Startron) and an anti-water/softener (Howes) in the fuel system to stabilise it. I use an electric pump to pump my oil out through the dipstic after its hot.

[@leejohnson6173]

Howes is the worst junk ever, look up the the tests that have been done..

[@geoffhaylock6848]

Many moons ago I worked on boats servicing and rebuilding big diesels. Brought back some good memories. Thanks for a great video.

[@johndavies7692]

Laughed out loud during this video! Felt myself involuntary reaching fir the oil filter when Gemma was doing her best to cross thread it. Great episode.

[@ShipHappensUK]

It was a close call!

[@rayboucher479]

Set yourself up with air on the boat and when you set up a maintenance schedule for your motors at 50 % for the air filters take them out and just blow in reverse with compressed air to get any dirt out . Long as the engine room is relatively clean the intervals will probably be quite long to C/O .

[@nigeldewallens1115]

oh! That took me right back to my dad's boat! His had Diesel engines although not as big as yours and a Lifeboat mechanic told me to check the injectors buy checking the checking the pulse when running and you will soon find out which is out of sync! That was lovely to hear your engines running! Well done you two 😊😉👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@thormeyer6198]

36:34 Awesome job - one thing I would recommend is a CCV (crank case ventilation) system. Right now the green hose on the engine, ventilates to the engine room (a mixture of oil, water and air vapor). I had a pair of Volvo penta’s TAMD71A and put a pair of Racor CCV filters. They worked awesome..😊

[@rapskip]

Like always making messy work fun... good for you. I am concerned with the color of the oil on Gemma's filter change. Definitely a milky grey as opposed to the anticipated "coal" black... I am concerned that water or coolant may be in the oil... I hope not but it's worth a check. set to you whole team. Rich from Pennsylvania

[@rapskip]

Best to your whole team... that is...

[@mwatkins2464]

I just made this same comment. It did look like it was contaminated with water.

[@vaclavfuscic4041]

Hello. I am of the same opinion. One engine was smoking more. It seemed like water vapor was coming out of it.

[@cornishhh]

Condensation? Maybe one engine was used more than the other to move the boat.

[@danielcameron8085]

Looks the same to me a little grey .could be condensation, an oil cooler , worst head gasket or liner seals if they have them.worth checking out

[@NoseyLurker]

For the air filters, take them back to your shop and blow them out with the compressed air. It isn't perfect, will be much better than what you have. Congrats on your first oil filter change.

[@dennismarsden9177]

What a great moral booster that must have been for you both. Sounds really good !

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

Now then Girl...Love your boat!

[@Mark-jp9dz]

Really recommend heavy dosing of your fuel tanks with Fuel Set. Fabulous stuff will really clean your fuel and the whole system, plus the injectors etc. I swear by it since it really cleaned up my tanks from a dose of the bug. Asa bonus, the engines run much cleaner as well.

[@guy.h]

I am always interested in what people who use these treatments think about where the bug/slime/water went ..... When you factor in the costs of these 'treatments', in many cases it's simply easier & cheaper to remove the fuel, discard any that's not perfect, clean the tanks & refill with clean

[@Mark-jp9dz]

@@guy.h Cheaper to replace the fuel - You must be an American and or a sail boat guy with a little engine and a tiny tank. The tanks on an ML would have been huge. 1ltr of Fuel set costs about £50 direct from the company. It treats over 1000 US gallons. 500 gallons for a major dose to clean bad stuff. On mine it broke down the slime, and I think emulsified the water so that it all passed happily through the high pressure pumps and through the injectors. As a bonus, Fuel set also seems to act as a stabiliser for petrol and extend its life. When I originally checked, it was the only fuel supplement that was approved for use in Espar diesel heaters. (Eberspacher in UK)

[@randycollett1746]

A quick check of the air filters is to put a light on the inside and observe how much light shines through to the outside.

[@freedomrider30]

Step at a time. This rebuild is just awesome. And now the engines getting love??? A+ you two!!! This is history in the making!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@railfan439]

You were even able to exercise the props in the high tide. That's another thing to check off the to-do list. Thanks for the video. Jon

[@barrypontbriand2462]

One point that was always recommended to me was to write with a sharpie the date when you changed out your filters. BTW, love watching you guys and your positive approach to such a daunt task

[@brianhillis3701]

Include engine hours. Especially if one engine is run more than the other. Also puncture the tops of the used oil filters otherwise you won't get proper drainage.

[@johnnorth77]

I'm so glad you changed your oil with those new filters folks 👍⚓

[@WimvdBrink]

Soo much fun seeing you two work .. always funny, even in difficult moment's, making fun of each other in a nice way. That is a lot of oil, and it very much needed a refresher. But 50 liters is a lot .. also nice to see work on something else as the stringers and other wood stuff, good break to get your mind of it. Would be nice to clean the engine and give it a fresh paint, but that's the finishing touch stuff. Great to hear the engines running. Cant wait to see its bondages released and get the 2 cats Simba and Nola running wild ;-)

[@raytalbot5890]

Good practice to put the date on all your filters when you change them. 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@DEmma1972]

Naming the engines...good stuff, its the heart of the boat. Oil totally needed changing but are you concerned it was so milky? Head gasket issue or water contaminated? Fuel tanks inspection might be fun, would expect diesel bug maybe? Keep up the great work

[@lauralake7430]

How is the Port engine not named Portia? Lol

[@DEmma1972]

@@lauralake7430 lol...love it...maybe even Portricia and Starcy

[@rolandtb3]

Early days for engine maintenance. Better to start the engine and run a few minutes to warm the oil prior to removal. Log book later to track hrs, maintenance, replacement dates, notes, costs, supplier info. Good start. Understanding their nuances: misses, sticking controls, rpm, etc.

[@garyphillips7993]

Have you thought about adding a water separator setup similar to the one they've added to Brupeg? It seems a really sound investment.

[@SailingIndiana]

Oh you guys! 🥰🙏🏼 Thank you so much for the mention! Awesome episode as always. Dreaming of the day we can have an engine room as big as yours! Or even just an engine ROOM! 😂

[@ShipHappensUK]

At least your engine compartment is quicker to clean!!!

[@mrwolf9335]

@@ShipHappensUK 😂😂😂

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Having worked as a diesel mechanic and in the parts industry, I can tell you that Baldwin filters are excellent quality. Love hearing them big ole Cats purr!

[@CanandianPeriod]

As a Caterpillar marine service person call your local cat dealer, they will recommend the correct oil to use in your engines. Also talk to them about oil sampling with tests the oil condition. And talk to them about a operation and maintenance manual I think it would worth the cost.

[@dcallan812]

Just paint the red ones Cat yellow, job done. Nice to see the engines getting some love along with the engine room. . 2x👍

[@lauralake7430]

Laughing!

[@dcallan812]

@@lauralake7430 Be just as good. 😂

[@johnduncan9749]

I run Baldwin filters on my CAT for many years without issue so no problems there but that gauge on the fuel filters says pressure and there is no pressure there, the fuel filters are on the suction side of the fuel pump so it's restriction as your fuel filters get dirty the more restriction the gauge will show so basically the closer you get to the red zone the more restriction you have and eventually to much restriction will starve your engine of fuel and it will stumble. When you change the fuel filters fill them with clean diesel just the same as you do with the oil filter so no need to use the primer pump, fill them then fire up the engine and run it a minute and all the air will be run thru. You should build a small stand with some small tanks to hold clean engine oil and diesel with ball valves to fill the filters. Watching you stab that filter was fun:) I have to stab mine blind because the frame rail is between me and the engine. To lift the oil filter up to the base I put my middle finger in the main hole of the filter and lift it up to the base and use my clean dry hand under the filter to spin it and my finger in the hole tells me when I have found what I was looking for:))

[@TomSramekJr]

Love the engine naming! 🦁 Hakuna Matata! 🎉

[@nick-c]

As someone used to working on small car engines, it was nice to see such easy to access oil filters! So many car ones seem to need triple jointed wrists or yet another different shaped tool to remove... I bet Simon finds them a real pleasure to work on after his motorsport days...

[@18robsmith]

Have you considered fitting remote oil & fuel filters? They can make a bit of a difference, and can make life easier, if they are properly located.

[@wazza33racer]

I saw a glimpse of these with the guy from 'cruising the cut' today. I didnt think they were 3406A or B engines. Super important, make sure the the engine coolant is the proper stuff that prevents electrolysis of the cylinder liners. Judging by the contents of your filters, you very possibly have ALGAE in the fuel tanks.........get the proper treatment to kill the algae or you will have a lot of problems with it clogging the filters. Hand tight is perfect )) Yes, servicing and working on those engines is a dream compared to almost every other boat,vehicle or machine. Pro-tip.......from someone who struggled with electric start on heavy trucks........REPLACE the battery leads......they develop internal corrosion in 5 to 10 years and do nothing but kill batteries and starter motors.

[@grahamrowland969]

Cracking work, well done both. Absolutely amazed you didn't name the port engine Pumba (according to my granddaughter 🤭). Keep going, you're a joy to watch.

[@philyew3617]

Hi Simon & Gemma. Simon... The way to identify Positive or Negative terminals on that type of battery is easy. That type of terminal is generally called a Post. The Positive terminal is ALWAYS a larger diameter than the negative. The common mistake people make when a battery is incorrectly connected is they put the Pos lead (with it's larger hole) on to the Neg post and "try" to get it tight. Then they bash hell out of the Neg lead with its smaller diameter terminal trying to force it on to the larger diameter Pos post. The 3 way changeover valve for draining the oil... Have a look at the end of the square which you turned with a spanner. There is usually a line across from one flat to the opposite flat and a shorter line going from the mid-point of that first line to one of the other flats... Like a letter T where the top line is all the way across. The oilflow direction follows the alignment of the inscribed lines. You have flow from one L format or flow from the other L format and one position where there is No Line which points to the outflow drain port/connection. Iv'e also sent an email with a link and contact details for an industrial supplier of Lub Oils who is not far from you, (and they also deliver). YT won't let me post the link. Hope this helps. Love the channel Phil

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Good Job you Two can't wait for the next vid!

[@davido8467]

I can't wait to see this sweet old lady full throttle on the high seas!!!! Can't believe what you all are doing! If I was in the UK I would volunteer to help.....

[@BadgerBishop]

I worked on diesel engines for several years, the Baldwin filters are going to meet the spec if the CAT filter as long as you've cross referenced the OEM.

[@nicholasperry2380]

Big heavy aluminum filter plate is there for a reason - big filter full of oil plus engine vibrations mean things start moving and then break, much better than the old heavy steel plates. I'll go with others Cat rebuilt stuff is the best value in the long run those beautiful big engines aren't cheap. Good to see others having fun. Gemma may be onto something with the logo placement. Others may chime in but I think oil changes matter more than filters, in fact some filters rely on a little contamination to reach peak efficiency evening up flow across the whole filter surface area. The only engine I ever named was a workshop hog, on the third complete tear down I found the problem: a coin sized disc swarf that could flutter and block oil flow then the vacuum would pull it free before repeating. Very happy to finish the job and the main reason we switched to Cat.

[@billgolcher2537]

you did a fantastic job changing the filters those filters looked really huge and that air filter was massive love your videos

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

That was a great episode guys! I have a 48’ Tollycraft based on the west coast of British Columbia. On board are two 3208 Cats, we call them huff&puff.

[@joeboonen7421]

Hey guys , so glad you did the oil change my god that oil was disgusting. Its amazing how quickly dirty oil wears out bearings. Job well done! Wish you were closer , I would love to help on that project!. Btw Im in NZ. haha.

[@davesmith6734]

Hi guys that first engine you drained looks like it has water in the oil very grey looking.Make sure you check your oil cooler as its water cooled. Great video as usual 👍😁

[@howardrsims]

Hey Simon, after Gemma changed the oil filter, you should of asked her to change the spark plugs.

[@dongeiger4500]

Ookkk diesel engine, spark plug?

[@howardrsims]

@@dongeiger4500 Exactly! Good prank on the newbies.

[@dansanders7996]

Tip for oil ,fuel , and air filters changing . Write the date and hours on each filter . Notes and log books can be lost or damaged. Also put the pouring spout at the top when pouring the oil it won't make such a mess.

[@ShipHappensUK]

11:34 😉

[@tonyp011]

well done with your engine maintenance quite interesting to watch can't wait for the next engine video, oh by the way i found your camper creation videos and started to watch them now, would like to see an whole van build as it happens just like the ones on Serinda

[@cartertanya1258]

Looking like you have a bit of water in the oil , don't worry to much as they've been standing a long time . Just keep an eye on the new oil to make sure it doesn't start going milky

[@johnarnell4241]

That's a pretty big milestone to be working on stuff other than the structure

[@Rogster559]

Take the air filter off about every 12 months and blow them out from the inside with a compressor then blow the outside parallel to the corrugations lightly to clear the excess dust off saves money and worries all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@keith800]

Great to watch you both again 😄attention to detail as always pays off in the long run at least you know you have new oil and filters , another job ticked off your list ❤.

[@barbaramollmann5990]

I'm a 67 year old woman who has changed the oil in my vehicles since I was 18. I totally LMAO with Gemma. Keep it up girlfriend!

[@mwatkins2464]

I noticed the oil you pumped out of the engine looked a clay color. Don’t know if it was just the video but it looked like water had mixed with the oil. It will turn a milky clay color if that happens. Hope it’s fine. ❤

[@teds8747]

I noticed that also, the Starboard side engine that Gemma was changing the oil filter. Definitely looks like water in the oil. Hopefully something simple like a gasket, or something not tightened enough. I am so happy they chose to change the oil entirely... it needed it!

[@ivanolsen8596]

@@teds8747 Maybe a leaky heat exchanger.

[@donwilson6617]

The Baldwin filters are some of the best in the world...We used them on the first submarine I served on in the Us Navy...

[@jamesbeaman5944]

What a beautiful sound. Well done y’all.

[@davidmurn772]

I'm not sure whether to say thanks or not for putting me onto Sailing Indiana. I've just spent the last 3 days binge-watching them since you mentioned their channel. Thanks for the great channel referral, but no thanks because I've just binged them til 2am every morning watching their progress, when I should be going to sleep.

[@davidantill6949]

Absolute joyous video that had me smiling regularly. I'm hoping to learn a bit about marine diesels by following your progress. Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@jimmymckay73]

Quick tip for changing oil filters . Punch a hole in the bottom let it drain for a couple of seconds . No mess . Also pre fill diesel and oil filters before install .

[@whitby910]

Amazing, well done to the whole team.

[@duaneayers6117]

I understand that u have a big boat. I'm sure that only 1 motor is efficient enough to push your boat throughout the water. But the downside without having both engines. With just having motor & it quit working. Could possibly put u 2 stranded on Gilligan's Island. Having both motors is & always will be your best option.

[@AndyCutright]

Sounds gorgeous!

[@martinagriffin1981]

I've been watching these guys and all I can say is well done. I know nothing about boats but one has to admire the amount of hard work and dedication this takes.well done.

[@crf9993]

Gemma I am SO GLAD that you made him change the oil before putting crappy oil through the new filters. i had been chuntering to my self all the time up until you made the correct call.

[@robbo770]

Don’t forget the turbo oil, it’s the most expensive bits you must look after!

[@hughjarse4627]

What?😂

[@robbo770]

@@hughjarse4627 it a cat, it’s got turbo gearbox oil!

[@scottsmith8641]

The turbo is lubricated by the engine lube on this engine.

[@rickvangunten4800]

WooHoo....She is Alive.......... well done...................>

[@mz10713]

Well done Gemma, but you have done much more difficult jobs!

[@philiphartley8823]

Definitely the right move to change both the oil and the filters together. . I have seen engines in the past that say you can renew the oil on it's own but never the filter. Some. Older engines had cloth filters that could be cleaned out in paraffin

[@greerbox]

Jemma, have you contacted the e bay seller to get your money back? If he refuses raise a case through e bay for a refund because of misrepresentation? Great vlog guys 👍